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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1925

Page

5

Double Marriage Reveals Two Local Nuptials at Home

G C Lawson of Albany reads announces the marriage of Virginia Nell Lawson to Leland W Cole of Pittsburgh Pa on December 31 in a double ceremony at Rev C E Dickinson's Marietta home. Cole's brother Norman and Mildred Ruble of Parkersburg also wed. The couples will live in Pittsburgh.

G. C. Lawson Albany Read Virginia Nell Leland W. Cole Pittsburgh C. E. Dickinson Marietta Cole Norman Mildred Ruble Parkersburg

East Side PTA Meeting Plans Father Attended Program

The East Side Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the school building Wednesday evening at 77 oclock. Fathers are invited to attend the business session followed by a musical program by the children and a speech from Prof. George E. Carruthers of Ohio University, Southeast district PTA director. Seventh Grade parents are invited as their pupils move to the Junior High building. Refreshments will be served.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association George E. Carruthers Ohio University Parent Teacher Association

Training School Fathers Annual Meeting Report

The Parents Teachers Association held its annual fathers meeting in the school auditorium with nearly 100 parents and teachers present. Mrs. A. E. Wagner opened, minutes were read, and Mr. J. C. Welch led a program featuring songs by the Methodist church class six Men's chorus. Dr. James P. Porter spoke on Education for Ourselves.

Parent Teacher Association A. E. Wagner J. C. Welch Methodist Church James P. Porter

Local family to move for International Harvester truck post

Mr. W. H. Imbody departed Monday for Clarksburg West Virginia to take a distributor role for the International Harvester truck serving northern and central West Virginia. Mrs. Imbody and the children will join him in early March.

W. H. Imbody Clarksburg W. Va International Harvester West Virginia

Birth announced for Barbara Jean at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harry Blackstone of Sunnyside drive announce the birth of their daughter Barbara Jean at Sheltering Arms hospital on Tuesday January 27.

Harry Blackstone Sunnyside Drive Barbara Jeanne Sheltering Arms Hospital

Browns Entertain Guest With Bridge at Terrace

Mr and Mrs Louis JY Brown hosted a Monday bridge gathering for four tables in honor of their guest Miss Dorothy Eldridge of Jackson. Women’s high scores went to Mrs John H Preston and Mrs Clarence C Robinson while men’s high went to Dr D H Biddle and Mr M E Twiss. The Browns plan another dinner for eight on Saturday to please their guest.

Louis JY Brown University Terrace Dorothy Eldridge Jackson John H. Preston Clarence C. Robinson D. H. Biddle M. E. Twiss

Gladding announces birth of daughter in Wilson

Mr and Mrs R D Gladding of Wilson North Carolina announce the birth of a daughter on Monday January 26 They are parents of a son who will be three years old in April Mrs Gladding is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Oscar Chrismen of 55 Mill Street

R. D. Gladding Oscae Chrisman Wilson North Carolina Gladding Oscar Chrismen Mill Street

Millfield P T A Meeting Raises Community Spirit

The regular Millfield Parent- Teacher association meeting in the West Side building attracted a large crowd. A small admission fee yielded fourteen dollars and ten cents for school work while the Millfield orchestra led a lively community sing. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Brewer and family, Mrs. Edward Phillips, Mrs. Powell, and Mrs. J. E. Syx with Edna and Flora.

Chauncey Millfield Parent- Teacher Association West Side

Mildred Lands Recuperating After Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Miss Mildred Lands daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lands Chauncey underwent removal of tonsils and adenoids last Saturday. Doctors Warren V Sprague and Lindley V Sprague Chauncey reported she is recovering nicely.

Chauncey

Chauncey Pair Visits Nurse Daughter in Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Frank Carter and Mrs Thomas McHarg of Chauncey drove to Zanesville on Sunday to visit Miss Margaret Harg a nurse at Good Samaritan hospital in the city.

Frank Carter Thomas McHarg Chauncey Zanesville Margaret Harg Good Samaritan Hospital

Card party hosted by Miss Mary Syx in Sycamore Street

Miss Mary Syx entertained Monday evening at her home on Sycamore street with a card party complimentary to Mrs. Catharine Leffler. The guests included Thelma Myers Jennie Graham Elsie Spearry Martha Graham Edna Syx Evelyn Spearry Flora Syx Mrs Catherine Leffler and the hostess.

Mary Syx Sycamore Street Catharine Leffler Thelma Myers Jennie Graham Elsie Spearry Martha Graham Edna Syx Evelyn Spearry Flora Syx Catherine Leffler

Sunday Dinner Party At The Plains Hosts Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Powell hosted a Sunday evening dinner at their home on The Plains. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. M. West and their son Bobby, Mrs. Bessie Black and her grandson Marion, and Bess Mildred William and Paul Black.

Clifford Powell the Plains W. M. West Bobby Bessie Black Marion Bess Mildred William Paul Black

The Plains Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Warren Roush of Athens visited her sister Mrs Elmer Coon at The Plains on Sunday. The Plains saw several guests including Mr and Mrs 8 G Nichols Albany visitors Low Tewksberry ill, William Coon Imperial, Arthur Burchfield and sister Mrs Anna Waymer at The Plains, Pearl Robinett Chauncey with son T R Robinett, Earl Austin Ath ens visiting Darren Moore, and Miss Mary Gusty Buchtel calling on Miss Elizabeth Krivesti.

the Plains Warren Roush Athens Elmer Coon G. Nichols Albany Low Tewksberry Mike Krivesti Columbus William Coon Imperial Arthur Burchfield Darren Moore Mary Gusty of Buchtel Elizabeth Krivesti

Chauncey Personal Notes From Logan Visit

Chauncey residents Mrs John Brewer and daughters Florence and Alice plus Miss Ruth Rutherford of Athens traveled to Logan on Sunday to visit friends. Dick Downey of Logan is spending the weekend in Chauncey.

Chauncey John ‘Brewer Ughters Florence Alice Ruth Ruthford Athens Logan Dick Downey Spendpia Meek Ja Chauncem

Funeral services for Kenneth Kempton at Taylor Ridge Church

The funeral of four year old Kenneth Kempton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kempton, will be held Wednesday at 10 am at the Taylor Ridge Christian church with Rev. G. B. Courtney officiating. Burial will follow. Survived by his parents, five brothers, and one sister. Mrs. Clifford Courtney of Corning visited Chauncey relatives Monday.

Kenneth Albert Kempton Taylor Ridge Christian Church G. B. Courtney Chauncey Clifford Courtney Corning

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Expands State Network

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce adopts a reorganization plan uniting 200 allied groups including local chambers, manufacturers, merchants, agricultural agencies, and transportation and banking interests. The enlarged body will act as a clearing house to promote and protect Ohio industry and commerce statewide.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio

Joint-Ease Promises Fast Relief for Stiff Joints

An Oklahoma City ad promotes Joint-Ease as a remedy for stiff swollen rheumatic joints. The circular claims it removes agony and swelling, with a rub-on application at 60 cents a tube from Cline Pharmacy Co. and other druggists.

Cline Pharmacy Co

Voids Convict Labor Contract In West Virginia Case

A Marshall Circuit Court judge voided a state penitentiary convict labor contract awarded to Gordon Shirt company after finding improper advertisement. The state board of control had allowed 400 convicts to work for 70 cents a day, a decision contested by Marcellus A. Jolliff and supported by United States Senator M. M. Neely.

Moundsville W. Va Morris Marshall Circuit Court Gordon Shirt Company State Board of Control State Penitentiary Marcellus A. Jolliff United States M. M. Neely

Government eyeing Weehawken rum probe takeover

Washington Jan 27 Federal government considered taking over the entire prosecution and investigation of the Weehawken New Jersey rum scandal. George H. Vickers a special prosecutor in the rum conspiracy met with Mabel Walker Willebrandt assistant attorney general in charge of liquor cases.

Washington Weehawken, N. J Department of Justice George H. Vickers Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Troops to Stay in Springfield After Herrin Shootout

Springfield dispatch reports no immediate withdrawal of state troops from Herrin after a violent pistol battle late Saturday night that left four men dead. Adjutant General C. E. Black announced the decision.

Springfield Ill Herrin C. E. Black

Armco blast toll raised to three in Columbus

Columbus Ohio January 27 with another death today the death list rose to three victims of the gas explosion at a blast furnace of the American Rolling Mills Plant. Nichols Ketthel 49 of Columbus died today Albert Mays and John Deering both of Columbus died Monday. These men and three other workers were surviving workers and are expected to recover.

Columbus American Rolling Mills Nichols Ketthel Albert Mays John Deering

State Plumbers Meet in Columbus February Twenty Four

The state convention of the Master Plumbers' Association will be held in Columbus on February 24. A special train will bring plumbers from Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown Dayton Springfield to escort National President John J. Vogelspohl National Secretary Edward Klein and State President Edward Frank of Cincinnati.

Columbus, O.—t The Master Plumbers’ Association Columbus Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown Dayton Springfield John J. Vogelspohl Edward Klein Edward Frank

Ely's Cream Balm for Head Colds

Immediate relief promised for nasal congestion from colds. The copy urges applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils to combat germs at their source and prevent the cold from developing, claiming near instant soothing of inflammation and air passage clearing.

Ely

Charge Cop Turnkey Accused in Bootlegger Theft

East Liverpool Ohio January 27 a warrant charges City Jail Turnkey Cline with stealing a revolver valued at 40 dollars. The theft stems from the East Liverpool Wellsville liquor raid war. Daum Appel who farms near Wellsville testified and faces a 2000 dollar fine and jail in Lisbon.

East Liverpool Columbiana Lisbon Cline

Britain Delays French Debt Statement Two Or Three Weeks

London reports the British foreign office expects the Anglo French debt statement to be postponed by two to three weeks. The delay reflects French domestic opposition to any debt settlement, with Britain aiming to ease France’s acceptance of its proposals. The cabinet and Treasury will study alternative options in the interim.

London British Foreign Office France Britain Treasury

Eastern Ohio Grapples With Snow and Cold Snap

Real old fashioned winter grips Eastern Ohio as six inches of snow fall and a 37 degree drop drive temperatures to eight above zero. Ohio Highway Department plows five miles of National Pike between Bridgeport and Morristown. Florida travelers pause in Wheeling due to snow fears across Pennsylvania and Maryland mountains.

Bridgeport Ohio Ohio Highway Department Here Morristown Wheeling Pennsylvania Maryland

Young pianist missing in New York

New York Jan 27 Ethel Lengska pianist is missing from her home after vanishing on her way to a concert recital. Secretary Lucille Oliver said no word on her whereabouts and police have searched the city in vain. Lengska divorced Roy Emerson Whittern, Cleveland composer, in 1918.

New York Ethel Lengska Lucille Oliver

Death of Audree Mulligan at Johns Hopkins

Audree Mulligan died at 5 PM Monday at Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore after a year of medical treatment. Parents Mr and Mrs H T Mulligan will accompany the body to Athens arriving 4 24 Wednesday morning. She leaves five sisters and one brother and one grandparent A P Reeder Athens. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Audree Mulligan Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore H. T. Mulligan Athens Miss Mulligan Bessie Hummel East State Street Jennie Mulligan Rockbridge Catherine Mulligan Vnio University Grace Cecelia Mary Gertrude James Conrad Agatha Bridwell A. P. Reeder

Samuel Cutlip Praises Dr Pierce Blood Remedy

Samuel Cutlip of Portsmouth Ohio testifies that Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery improved his digestion kidneys and back enabling him to work again. He claims the remedy cleansed his system and enriched his blood with lasting relief. He offers a trial package by sending 10 cents to Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.

Portsmouth Ohlco Samuel Cutlip Seventh St

Karen Rescued After Two Months Drifting at Sea

The Iceland schooner Karen, crippled for two months, was rescued today by a passing vessel. Exhausted crew were removed as they faced terrible weather and dwindling food supplies while adrift off Bergem Norway in January.

Bergem Norway Iceland Karen

Rheumatism Cause and Home Remedy Advice

The text claims rheumatism stems from acids in the bowels entering the blood and outlines a home regimen. It recommends rad Salts with water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity and aid kidney function, plus jadaits made from grape and lemon acids with lithia as a widely used treatment.

House of Representatives to Convene 69th Congress Feb 27

The first meeting of the members of the House of Representatives for the 69th Congress will be held here on February 27, it was announced.

Washington House of Representatives

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denmark A.F. Myers Woman's Music Club Mary Ness University Terrace Chauncey News John Brewer Edward Phillips Powell Hamley Run J. E. Syx Edna Flora George Six Mary Katherine Nelsonville Rudolph Bryan Earl Carsey Ray Tucker Carsey Mildred Leffler Charles Leffler Harvey Courtney Lloyd Pendergrass West Point Chattahoochee River Weehawken ARMCO N. Y the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio Dot Pop Ea& By Rebabe St. Jacobs Joice Conan Luckoff Chauncey’s Summer’s Store
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